ADCI standards are primarily designed to

• A. Limit the number of certified divers
• B. Require divers to work only in shallow waters
• C. Ensure financial auditing of agencies
• D. Promote safety and standardization in commercial diving

Answer: (D)

ADCI standards are designed to promote safety and standardization in commercial diving. They set common requirements for training, qualifications, supervision, equipment, procedures, and emergency response so that divers and crews operate under consistent, proven practices. This uniformity reduces risk on job sites, helps regulators and clients assess competency, and makes it easier for divers to work across different companies and projects. The focus is on how operations should be conducted to protect lives and ensure reliable, repeatable safety performance. The other options don’t fit because the standards aren’t about limiting cert numbers, restricting work to shallow waters, or auditing agencies’ finances; they center on creating a safe, standardized framework for diving operations.